Record of the times vol. 6 no. 29

From Salt Lake.
ST. LOUIS, Oct. 22—The Salt Lake mail, with dates to the 25th September, reached St. Joseph's on the 16th instant, Sixty trains had passed Fort Bridger up to the 22d ult., and twenty more were met on the Sweet Water; eight others at the north crossing of the Platte River. Snow was encountered by the mail party east of Fort Laramie. Two companies of cavalry, returning via Pike's Peak, were passed on the Big Blue. Judge Eckels was met on the Big Sandy, and Col. Wilson at O'Fallon's Bluff, progressing fine-ly. The Indians were numerous but peace-able. It was thought that several of the trains would be overtaken by the snow in the mountains, and much suffering was an-ticipated. Business at Salt Lake was very brisk and trains were constantly arriving from San Francisco with goods and provi-sions. Good feeling prevailed between the Mormons and Gentiles. The former speak in high terms of Governor Cumming. Gen. Johnston's command consists of from 7000 to 8000 men, Consisting of troops and the came employees, fill of whom are consoli-dated in one grand encampment, and will remain together during the winter. There are also about 4000 at Fort Bridger. under Col. Cambrey. Col Morrison, of the 7th Infantry, had arrived at Camp Floyd.

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From Salt Lake.
ST. LOUIS, Oct. 22—The Salt Lake mail, with dates to the 25th September, reached St. Joseph's on the 16th instant, Sixty trains had passed Fort Bridger up to the 22d ult., and twenty more were met on the Sweet Water; eight others at the north crossing of the Platte River. Snow was encountered by the mail party east of Fort Laramie. Two companies of cavalry, returning via Pike's Peak, were passed on the Big Blue. Judge Eckels was met on the Big Sandy, and Col. Wilson at O'Fallon's Bluff, progressing fine-ly. The Indians were numerous but peace-able. It was thought that several of the trains would be overtaken by the snow in the mountains, and much suffering was an-ticipated. Business at Salt Lake was very brisk and trains were constantly arriving from San Francisco with goods and provi-sions. Good feeling prevailed between the Mormons and Gentiles. The former speak in high terms of Governor Cumming. Gen. Johnston's command consists of from 7000 to 8000 men, Consisting of troops and the came employees, fill of whom are consoli-dated in one grand encampment, and will remain together during the winter. There are also about 4000 at Fort Bridger. under Col. Cambrey. Col Morrison, of the 7th Infantry, had arrived at Camp Floyd.